First‐trimester screening biochemical markers (free beta‐subunit human chorionic gonadotropin, pregnancy‐associated plasma protein‐A) and risk of early fetal loss
Abstract:Aim
The aim of this work was to assess the risk of early fetal loss (first trimester of pregnancy, 8–13 weeks of gestation) using the results of first‐trimester screening (FTS) biochemical markers independently and combined.
Methods
FTS results of 152 women who suffered early fetal loss were compared to a control group of 150 women with normal pregnancy outcomes. FTS biochemical markers were measured with a Delfia Xpress 6000 analyzer and biochemical risks for Down's and Edward's syndromes were calculated usin… Show more
“…Other cohort studies have confirmed the findings . However, different cutoff values of PAPP‐A levels were utilized in the previous studies, making the results difficult to interpret and compare.…”
“…Other cohort studies have confirmed the findings . However, different cutoff values of PAPP‐A levels were utilized in the previous studies, making the results difficult to interpret and compare.…”
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